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How Do I Replace A Single Pole Light Switch With A
How to replace light switch. Shut off the power. Take your new switch and make sure it is facing right side up and connect the wires. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel. Changing a single pole light switch 1. Purchase a new light switch that meets your requirements at a local home repair or hardware store. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the.
Now get the replacement light switch ready using its on off labels to help you orient the unit. If necessary use a wire stripper to expose about a half inch of both the hot and neutral wires. In older systems that. Use electrical tape around the light switch and wires for extra insulation. Turn off the power by switching off the circuit breaker that controls the circuit feeding the switch. Unscrew and remove the switch plate.
To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. Shop all dimmers switches share. Remove the cover plate. Learning to change a light switch is a wiring project you can do yourself with just a few common tools and our easy to follow step by step instructions. Screw the switch into the wall and. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead.
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